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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 264.88 and 68.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 264.88 and 68.44 is: 102.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 264.88 = 68.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/264.88 = 68.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 264.88 × 68.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 18,128.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,128.39/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.58

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